Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-03-18

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the sore from comning ii contact with
any surface, OF it cannot heal. b lssd-s
beth Robinson Sco,il IN Good Ho4se-
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DRAINING LAND.
Vet lands should be drained because
we cannot unlock the fertility Of the soil.
unless air takes the place Of the water.
says Prof, scottin the Agricultural Gaz-
cite. We drain to let water into the soil,
as much as. to take it out Of merely
TO carry off the surplus waer, but to
make the fertilizing rain filter through
the soil. Amongst other effects, drain.
ing improves the texture Of soil by max
ing it more porous, drier, looser, and
more friable; it makes land more easily,
worked; it raises the temperature Of
the soil; it enables a greater 5yatiety Of
crop to be grown it gives an earlier
harvest; and it makes manure more
effectual. And even this does not ex-
haust the practical advantages ofdrain-
ing wet lands. s.s5 81 sat III. f.. 5s
sis5 asa "a BOUND THEMSELVES. III sy s 3}I555.2
L Two persons who have chosen each
other out Of all the species, with design
to be each other $ mutual comfort and
entertainment, have in that action
bound themselves to be good humored,
aHable, discreet, forgiving, patient and
joyful with respect to each others frail-
ties and imperfections to the end of their
lives. .@,E .2S'f'S 49, q
To make home really attractive, we
must make it perfect garden of COM
forts, place Of delight at whose thresh-
old husband, father and sons may drop
their burden of care, sure of solace and
recreation at their own freside. No
time is ill-bestowed that is spent in the
adornment of a. home. Not too much
fancy work but just enough to brighten
and relieve-a few house plants, bird,
and some other bright objects. The
windows of the stores that line the
city streets for miles win many pur-
chase thrc' tasteful arrangement of
their goods, and so should our doors,
set Hospitality ajar.. reveal cosy home
interiors. whose warmth and harmony
brightens and makes for friend and kin
| little heaven here below. ls.. I'D,
~ T. HEART DECORATION. I..s
."Sa1lie,'' said a good old grand
mother to a young girl who was 'busily
engaged in whitening her complex
ion and arranging her hair. xxi
''What is it, grandma? -
Il 1"You girls think of nothing but try
ing to improve nature. -
F eve are, obliged to do that grandma.
We are compelled to do great deal
of decorating nowadays in order to
present handsomer appearance.
Eyes my child, but when I was a
young lady us girls used to decorate
our hearts as well, and there wasn't
an old maid in our county, but now
the woods are full of them 's
A BREAKFAST DISH. S
| A simple and delicious method OF
preparing potatoes for breakfast is a
great favorite in the West Indies.
Two pounds of peeled potatoes are
washed and grated; four ounces each
are added of sugar and butter melted,
one teaspoonful each of salt and pep
per, well mixed; placed in ~ baking
dish and put into brisk oven until
done; it shows delicate brown
color. q s.s@.& = ,=#t,S = - Il .! .15s
HOT WATER FOR sPRA1Ns. =
Hot water is the best thing that can
be used to heal sprain or bruise. The
wounded part should be placedin water
as hot as can be borne for fifteen min
utes. and in all ordinary cases the pain
will gradually disappear. Hot water
applied by means of cloths is sovereign
remedy for neuralgia or pleurisy pains.
For burns or sscald apply cloths well
saturated with cool alum water, keeping
the injured parts covered from the air.
: v....se FOR SORE THROAT. z~& u
Everv one has cure for sore throat,
but simple remedies appear to be most
effeCs aal. Salt and water is. used by
many as a gargle. but a little alum and
honey dissolved in sage tea is better.
An application of cloths wrung out Of
hot water and applied to the neck,
changing as often as they begin to cool,
has the most potency for removing in
fammation of anything we ever tried.
It should be kept up for a number OF
hours Dnring the evening is usually
the most convenient time for applying
this remedy .: 81, n N.
Scientific American.
WINDOW PLANTS.
In cultivating house window plants,
people often worry US to how to keep
them warm. The bought ra rely occurs
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